According to the monthly climate trend forecast (from December 11, 2024 - January 10, 2025) of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the average temperature nationwide is approximately the same as the multi-year average (TBNN) for the same period.
Total rainfall in the North, North Central and Central Highlands is generally 10-20mm lower than the average, some places in the Northwest may be lower. In the area from Quang Binh to Khanh Hoa and the North of Ninh Thuan, total rainfall is generally 50-100mm higher than the average. Other areas are generally 10-20mm higher than the average for the same period.
During the period of December 11, 2024 - January 10, 2025, storms or tropical depressions are unlikely to appear in the East Sea and affect mainland Vietnam.
However, during the forecast period, cold air tends to be stronger than the average, with the possibility of many days of severe cold.
The Central and South Central regions continue to experience widespread moderate and heavy rain. The Southern region is likely to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms, with localized moderate and heavy rain.
In the southern provinces, residents and tourists need to continue to be on guard against the possibility of dangerous weather phenomena such as tornadoes, lightning, hail and strong gusts of wind.
Dangerous weather phenomena at sea can cause strong winds and large waves that affect ship operations.
On land, cold air can cause many days of severe cold in the Northern provinces, with the risk of frost and ice causing great impacts on livestock, crops and people's health, especially in the Northern mountainous areas.
In addition, in the southern region, there will be heavy rain, strong thunderstorms with tornadoes, lightning, hail and gusts of wind that can greatly affect production and people's activities.
Residents and tourists should pay attention to daily weather forecasts and update information before each trip. They should bring warm clothes to prevent severe cold if traveling to the North, especially the northern mountainous areas within the next month.
